Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-06

territorial house of representatives, was
twice elected territorial superintendent of
schools, and also acted as probate judge in
Utah county.
Ohio Republicans,
The Republican State convention for
Ohio, met at Toledo July ~, and was called
to order at d p. M, Hon. Daniel Ryan of
Portsmouth being made temporary chair
man and A. j. Donaldson temporary secre-
tary. The usual committees were ap-
pointed on the call of the congressional
districts. Gen. Grosvener of Athens, got the
floor to propose resolution. Gen. .Keifer
moved that all resolutions be sent to
the committee on resolutions, without de-
bate, and the motion prevailed. Gen.
Grosvener's resolution was read, as follows:
Recognizing, as the Republicans of Ohio
always have, the gifted aud tried states
men Of the Republican party Of other States
the success of the Organization in 1885,
under whatever standard bearer the
Republican national convention may select
they have just pride in the record and
career of John Sherman as member of the
Republican party, and as a statesman of
fidelity, large experience and great ability
His career as a statesman began with the
birth OF the Republican party; he has
grown and developed with the growth of
that organization /; his genius and patriotism
are stamped upon the records of the party
and the statutes and constitution of the
country; and believing that his nomination
for the office of president would be wise
and Judlclous, we respectfully present his
name to the people of the United States as
a candidate, and announce our hearty and
cordial support of him for that office.
Amor Smith of Cincinnati presented
a series OF resolutions signed by 400 men,
bers OF the 18th ward Republican club of
that city, endorsing Sherman for President.
Col. j. G. Munson of GAINESVILLE, repre-
sentlng the Blaine men, offered the follow
ing resolution, ''That we hereby pledge the
united and enthusiastic support of the Re-
publicans of Ohio to the nominee of the
next national Republican convention, and,
in this connection, we call the attention of
the Republicans of Ohio to the eminent SER
vices and splendid career of the Hon. John
Sherman.
The convention then adjourned until 10 a.
m: Thursday. 1t was said that as the COM
mittee on resolutions was composed of six
teen Sherman men and five Blaine, that a
Sherman resolution would be recommended
to the convention. The Sherman question
overshadowed all other topics the conven-
ton was called to pass upon.
SECOND DAY.
The convention was called to order at
1 p. NJ, and received the reports of the
committees, all of which were formally
adopted without any discussion, by a viva
voce vote, including the report Of the
committee on resolutions
PLATFORM.
The platform pronounces for protective
tariff and denounces the Democratic plat
form of a tariff for revenue only; deprecates
unrestricted emigration and calls upon
Congress to establish regulations to prevent
the advent of improper classes; demands a
fair ballot and a fair count in all sections
OF the country, in the interest of the free
instltu lions of the Republic; Congress should
exercise its constitutional authority and
take control and supervision of elections to
Congress; demands duty on wood to
secure the American market to American
producers and condemns the Secretary of
the Treasury for advising placing raw wool
on the free list; protests against customs de-
clslons in the interest Of the foreign pro-
Queer and foreign labor as in opposition to
the letter and spirit of the tariff laws;
favors liberal pensions to the soldiers and
sailors OF the Union, adequate river and
harbor appropriations and national aid to
education; demands as the first step to re-
duce the treasury surplus the abolition of
the internal tax on American grown to-
baccO; the public lands should be securely
held for actual settlers alone; condemns
the false pretenses of President Cleveland's
administration of the civil service, and de-
mands further legislation to remove ap-
polntments from partisan influence; extends
sympathy to Gladstone and Parnell; con-
demns President Cleveland in vetoing pen
sion bills, and demands of congress pensions
Tor WIDOWS OF soldiers regardless of the
cause OF death, and that dependent parents
and soldiers be given the bounty of the ma.
tlon they fought to save and richly de-
serve; endorses Gov. Foraker's administra-
ton and his rebel flag defiance; charges the
Democratic party of Ohio with frauds,
forgeries and crimes in the 1885 election
points with pride to the Dow liquor law
favors legislation to prevent discrimination
by common carriers and the lowest rate
CONSISTENT with justice, and the improve
ment and maintence Of the waterways of
the state; concludes with resolution
given above) endorsing John Sherman
for President
The committee on permanent organiza-
ton had named Hon. John Sherman for
ventlon, and on taking the chair he made
brief address which was we'll received.
After pleasant words for Gov. Foraker and
criticism of the Democratic party, he said
Now, my countrymen, again thanking
you Tor the expression, tell you with all
trankness that l think more of your
unanimous praise this day uttered than ]
do Of the office of president of the United
States; | would rather feel, my country
men, that stood before you now, at this
period OF my life, man and boy, living
always in Ohio, that now, at this late
period the Republicans Of Ohio for whose
welfare have devoted so much of my life,
are willing to say this much for me-
The nominations were then proceeded
with, the following being the ticket:
GOVERNOR. B. Foraker.
lieutenant Governor-Capt. w. G.. Lyon
Supreme Judge Qong term) William T.
Spear.
Supreme Judge (short term Fl. J. Dick.
man.
State AUDITOR. w. Poe
State Treasurer-J.C G. Brown.
Attorney General-D. K. Watson.
Member Board of Public Works-C. A.
Flickinger.
GOV. Foraker made an acceptance speech
and that passage in the convention was its
most enthusiastic period. Inside history OF
the convention says that the abandonment
OF the opposition from the Blaine men to the
Sherman endorsement, was due to advice
from Gov Boutelle and Mr.. Milliken of
Maine, received by wire, that opposition
on the floor of the convention might be
harmful, and further, to the character of
the endorsement resolution of which Sher-
man himself said: ] know that this resolu-
ton is OF no Importance unless the voters
of the districts Of Ohio and of the Union
shall, of their own free choice, elect dele
gates who will agree with you in your opin-
ion. recognize the distinct rule and right
$3.50 p. M, the convention adjourned.
Maryland Democrats.
The Democratic State Convention of
Maryland was held at Baltimore on the